Pathophysiology: the Heart of Second Semester
Second semester includes a thorough review
of pathophysiology. Each body system is studied, with a particular emphasis
on the respiratory, cardiovascular, and nervous systems. Common diseases,
altered physiological processes, medical treatment and nursing interventions
for these disease states are studied in detail. This knowledge base greatly
enhances your patient assessment and clinical nursing skills.
The clinical during second semester is a rotation
through the various units in the hospital for exposure to different types
of nursing practice. There are many opportunities during this rotation to
practice communication skills, aseptic technique, medication administration,
interpretation of lab values, and gain new nursing skills. At the end of this
rotation you will feel more comfortable as a nurse and more confident in your
ability to care for patients. Second semester is truly an interesting and
rewarding experience.
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Second Semester: Helpful Links
